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Winding his arm back, junior Danny Maher keeps his eyes on the ball and focuses on hitting it with power at the game on May 2. Maher is an outside and mainly hits the balls that are set to him.

Serving Up Spirit

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer • May 12, 2026

The boys varsity volleyball team faced off against the Rock Bridge Bruins in a two day tournament ending on May 2. The Spartans beat the Bruins in a sweep with a score in the first game of 25-15 and...

As Coach Angelina Dinello squats on the ground, she explains to the team what to do next on April 23. She uses her hands to show her team what plays they can use next to continue the game.

Keeping Up

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer • May 1, 2026

On April 23 FHC girls varsity lacrosse took on the St. Dominic lacrosse team. Both teams put up a fight, checking from the side, running after the ball, and scoring points. The opposing schools both...

Sprinting away from a St. Dominic player who is directly behind her, sophomore Kaitlyn Jones pushes forward, unfazed by the shoulder check on April 23. Jones’ determination to keep the ball going to St. Dominic’s goal was stronger than any girl could knock down.

Dodge Left, Pass Right

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor • April 30, 2026

  Girls lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the region, and was seen clearly at the JV game on April 23 against St. Dominic with no shortage of players. The JV team lost with a...

Guarding the backside of the court, Carson Schafermeyer returns the tennis ball with a forehand that won them the game. The final score between the two teams on that court was 6-3.

First Match Feels

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor • April 1, 2026

For their first match of the season, the JV and varsity tennis teams played against Fort Zumwalt East. Their preceding weeks of practice paid off nicely, as the Spartans took the lead in a 6-3 win...

Hannah Halterman fights for first place, pushing herself until she crosses the finish line. After Halterman completed the race, Coach Kurt Kruse congratulated her on the win.

Fight to the Finish Line

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor • May 2, 2025

At the annual Bob Breuer Invitational, held at home field on April 22, the varsity girls and boys track and field team hosted their Senior Night to honor each and every senior that has dedicated their...

As a defender stands in front of senior Genna Valenti, she dribbles the ball around her. Valenti was able to get past the defender and pass to a nearby teammate.

A Bittersweet Breakaway

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer • May 2, 2025

After enjoying a ceremony to honor the seniors on the team, the girls varsity soccer team was able to come out on top and win against Holt High School with a score of 6-0 on April 24. The girls were...

As senior Chase Williams sets the ball, his teammates prepare for a kill. The Lafayette players watched closely to prepare for the spike that came from the other players.

Unseen Progress

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer • April 25, 2025

When playing against Lafayette, the boys varsity volleyball team was able to come out on top, continuing their winning streak for the season. On April 14, the boys played four sets and won 3-1. Although...

With teammates observing from the dugout, Matt Luczkowski raises the bat high following a strike. After two strikeouts while batting, Luczkowski struck the ball on the third attempt and launched it towards first base.

Striking Success

Kamryn Twitty, Staff Photographer • April 24, 2025

At a sun-soaked home game on Tuesday, April 22, the junior varsity baseball team gave its all against Liberty High School, striving through each inning until the win of 4-1. The Spartan team stood...

Beginning the first boys' relay of the day, sophomore Will Bradley blasts off the block, trying to get ahead of the other racers. Bradley started in lane one and, because lane one is shorter than the other lanes, started further back than the other racers.

Running to Remember

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor • April 15, 2025

Francis Howell Central held the annual Todd Bizzell Spartan Relays, hosting eight different schools on April 7, honoring former track and field coach Todd Bizzell, a pillar of the FHC community for...

Senior Thomas Masterson watches the ball after he pitches it during his warm up before the inning starts. Pitchers have to warm up before each inning to keep their arm fresh for the rest of the time they pitch.

Falling Forward

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer • April 15, 2025

Coming back from spring break, the varsity baseball team faced the North Point Grizzlies on April 2. Competing against a strong grizzly team the Spartans fell short losing 10-0. Trying to maintain...

Sophomore Sydney Mursean looks up the lacrosse field, scanning for an open teammate. Balancing multiple sports helps Mursean explore different interests and relieve stress.

Multi-Sport Memoirs

Sara McIver, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2024

Most high school students enjoy playing sports during their time here at FHC. Sometimes, in addition to sports, students do sports outside of school that they all have to deal with. Sophomore Sydney Mursean...

Award in hand, boys volleyball Coach Steven Le smiles as he receives the title of MSHAA Coach of the Year for the 2023 - 2024 season. Last year Le coached the varsity boys volleyball team to the state championships where they won second place in the finals.

Setting Precedents

Sophie Rosser and Audrey Webb • October 1, 2024

The boy varsity volleyball coach Steven Le received the MSHAA Coach of the Year award for his role in bringing the team to state finals. Le has been coaching volleyball for close to 25 years and throughout...

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